On September 4, 2015, Emmanuel “Rico” Rodriguez died aged 80. He was musician (trombone), one of the first and most distinguished reggae and ska artists. He has formed the group Rico and the Rudies, and has recorded and performed with many famous musicians and producers including Karl Pitterson, Prince Buster, Lloyd “Matador” Daley, Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Bob Marley, Toots & the Maytals, Delroy Washington , Burning Spear, The Specials, Jools Holland, Dennis Bovell, Ian Dury, Chas Jankel, Joan Armatrading, John Martyn, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Steel Pulse and Paul Young. In 2007, he was awarded an “MBE” (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to music. For his contribution to Jamaican music, in 2012 he was awarded the “Silver Musgrave Medal” by the “Institute of Jamaica”.
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Manfred Mann’s Earth Band: Nightingales & Bombers
On August 22, 1975, “Bronze” label released “Nightingales & Bombers”, the sixth Manfred Mann’s Earth Band album. It was recorded 1975, at “The Workhouse” in London, and was produced by Manfred Mann, Mick Rogers, Colin Pattenden and Chris Slade.
Personnel:
- Manfred Mann – organ, synthesizers
- Mick Rogers – vocals, guitars
- Colin Pattenden – bass
- Chris Slade– drums, percussion
- Chris Warren-Green – violin
- David Millman – viola
- Nigel Warren-Green – cello
- Graham Elliott – cello
- David Boswell-Brown – cello
- Ruby James – backing vocals
- Doreen Chanter– backing vocals
- Martha Smith – backing vocals
- Dave Field – design
Track listing:
- Spirits in the Night – Bruce Springsteen
- Countdown – Manfred Mann
- Time Is Right – Manfred Mann, Chris Slade, Mick Rogers
- Crossfade – Manfred Mann, Chris Slade, Mick Rogers, Colin Pattenden
- Visionary Mountains – Pam Nestor, Joan Armatrading
- Nightingales and Bombers – Mick Rogers
- Fat Nelly – Manfred Mann, Thomas
- As Above So Below (recorded Live) – Manfred Mann, Chris Slade, Mick Rogers, Colin Pattenden
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